MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB), the commercialization arm of MIMOS Berhad, has formalized a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), marking a significant milestone in Malaysia–Brunei innovation cooperation, reinforcing both countries’ roles in driving deep-tech commercialization across the region.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment by both nations to advance innovation- driven growth, foster cross-border collaboration, and unlock the value of research through structured commercialization pathways, MIMOs said in a statement on Tuesday.
As neighboring countries with complementary strengths, Malaysia and Brunei are well-positioned to collaborate in building a more connected and resilient regional innovation ecosystem, said the statement.
This partnership brings together Malaysia’s experience in technology commercialization with Brunei’s growing research capabilities, creating opportunities for mutual growth and knowledge exchange.
The collaboration is also aligned with Malaysia’s broader innovation agenda under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), and supports Brunei’s aspirations to translate research excellence into socio-economic impact.
The partnership between UBD and MIVSB demonstrates a strong synergy of innovation and capability by integrating UBD’s robust research pipeline and academic talent with MIVSB’s expertise in commercialization and market access.
Through this collaboration, both parties will explore the development of a cross-border innovation ecosystem, where research, intellectual property, and startups can be nurtured and guided towards market readiness across Malaysia and Brunei, and potentially into wider ASEAN markets.
This alignment enables a seamless transition from early-stage innovation to real-world application, where ideas, intellectual property, and startups are systematically developed into scalable, market-ready solutions.
UBD’s strength in generating interdisciplinary research, particularly in artificial intelligence, digital technologies and deep tech, is complemented by MIVSB’s structured framework in venture building, investment facilitation, and industry integration.
Importantly, the partnership is envisaged as a platform for shared value creation, supporting talent development, encouraging responsible innovation, and strengthening the region’s collective capability in emerging technologies.
Mohamad Azriani Abd Aziz, Managing Director of MIVSB, emphasized the significance of the collaboration.
“This partnership with UBD represents a critical step in strengthening the regional innovation value chain. At MIVSB, we look forward to working closely with UBD to support the translation of promising research into impactful solutions, while facilitating connections with industry, investors, and broader markets,
“Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to a more integrated and dynamic regional innovation landscape,” he added.
Dr. Masairol Haji Masri, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement and Enterprise Development) of UBD, highlighted the broader impact of the collaboration.
“This collaboration reflects UBD’s strategic shift towards translating research into real- world impact,
“By partnering with MIVSB, we are not only strengthening our industry linkages but also creating a clear pathway for our innovations, startups, and talents to scale beyond Brunei into regional and global markets,” he added.
Looking ahead, the partnership is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange, support the development of innovation-driven enterprises, and encourage greater participation from industry stakeholders in both countries.
By fostering closer collaboration between MIVSB and UBD, the initiative contributes to broader regional efforts to strengthen innovation ecosystems, enhance economic resilience, and promote sustainable, technology-driven growth, said the statement.